I laughed bitterly at Her Highness’ remark. Because I thought so too.
The timing was also timing, but the troops put in from the allied forces were also on a different level than before.
The allied forces led an army of 20,000 to 30,000 and attacked the fortress. It seems that even the 4th circle mage, who had not budged in the meantime, has moved.
“still… … I’m really glad you blocked it.”
“Instead, they say that the damage has been many times greater than when you were appointed commander. 4-5 thousand deaths? Including the injured… … Casualties will be around 8,000.”
Of course, the Allied casualties were not easy.
However, for the soldiers of the fortress, which had been smooth, this war must have been a big shock.
“Anyway, Baron Orlando has to suffer a little too.”
Soon, His Highness Ryard strikes in front of me.
If possible, I would like to go home right now.
However, since he has returned from the frontlines, the first thing to do is to have an audience with His Majesty the Emperor together with His Highness Lyard, who was the Supreme Commander.
Tumble.
Prince Ribal walked from the other side of the hallway.
Did he have an audience with His Majesty the Emperor first?
“long time no see. older brother.”
Unlike His Highness Lyard, who was full of smiles, Prince Rival had a hardened face. He immediately frowned as if he had spotted us.
Within.
Poof!
He passed us by without saying a word.
“I’m not mature… … . No, weren’t you an adult yet?”
His Highness Lyard smiled and looked at Prince Ribal’s back.
Surely, you didn’t really think you’d accept the greeting, did you?
The second prince of Labadian, Ribal E, who was disgraced in this war. In contrast to that, the third prince of Ryard E Labadian made a great achievement.
Competitors looking to win… … No, it must mean that he is not at ease enough to even say a word of congratulations to his younger brother.
Chapter 120
120. Return (1)
I let out a small sigh as I looked at His Majesty’s smirking face.
“Let’s hurry and go to His Majesty the Emperor. I also want to meet my sister soon.”
“… … Yes, but did Rubelis and Pelliel really visit Sophia’s mansion?”
“Yes, it seems that we had a lot of conversations about ‘them’. Of course, the strangely high frequency of visits… … I feel a little bad.”
While I was away from the mansion, Rubelis-senpai and Pelliel-senpai visited the mansion several times. Of course, they were people who showed outstanding aspects in terms of background, appearance, ability, personality, etc., but I couldn’t help but feel uncomfortable in many ways.
I wouldn’t know if it was at the academy, but to think that he was going to and from other people’s homes.
“Whoa… … .”
I narrowed my eyebrows slightly.
At that moment, His Highness Ryard nodded and folded his arms.
“Certainly not in a good mood. How dare you approach my future wife… … ?”
“Don’t be ridiculous. My sister hasn’t clearly said who she likes yet.”
He slumped his shoulders at my cold voice, and soon met my gaze.
“Isn’t that too much for your future brother-in-law?”
“Who is your future brother-in-law? Go sooner than that. Today, my sister said that she is making stew herself, so I have to go back before dinner.”
“Cow, Sophia cooked the stew herself? Hmmm, I guess I’ll have to clear my schedule for tonight.”
I stared at Her Highness as she cleared her throat and trimmed her clothes.
“You have no intention of inviting Her Highness, do you?”
“profit… … ! Let’s go get married too!”
So, in the middle of the hallway, I got into an argument that wasn’t an argument with Her Highness.
Then, as the number of eyes gradually began to increase, the two of us went to the emperor’s office to have an audience with His Majesty while putting on embarrassing expressions for a while.
“Hey, Viscount Ardennes is growing really fast. I think I’ve matured more than I did at the New Year’s party this year.”
Long golden hair, neatly trimmed. And even the fierce eyes and stylish beard that make you feel charismatic.
The emperor, Ragnar E Labadian, reminded me of a lion with a golden mane.
So I lowered my head slightly nervously.
“I couldn’t help but doubt my ears and eyes at the news about you. And the story of reaching the 5th circle… … Is it true?”
“Yes that’s right.”
I nodded without hesitation.
Then, His Majesty burst into laughter with a bright expression.
“Ha ha ha ha! You are probably the only person on this continent who has reached the Fifth Circle at the age of 14! What a surprise!”
I couldn’t help but put on an embarrassed expression at the continued rave reviews.
I never thought that the level of the 5th circle would support me this far. If you reveal that you are the 7th Circle… … . I don’t know if it’s not a witch hunt.
“Hey, you look so excited. More than that, I heard that you had feelings for Lady Rose.”
When Elizabeth is mentioned, the throat is chin! I felt like I was blocked.
“… … That’s right.”
“The incident with the Rose family was truly unfortunate. Besides, we still haven’t found the main culprit… … Even as the owner of this empire, I have no face. But even Lady Rose wouldn’t want the Lord to be sad forever.”
What the hell are you talking about?
For me, Elizabeth’s death was a painful past like a dagger. But why are you trying to bring up such a past now?
I couldn’t easily guess the emperor’s intentions.
And after a while, I couldn’t help but raise my head at the story being raised by the emperor.
“I-I got engaged to Her Highness, the 3rd princess… … ?”
“Kyung said he met the 3rd princess and talked about this and that. He seemed to like you too.”
Third Princess, Alice E Labadian. At the beginning of the semester, I met her in the social affairs office and had various conversations.
Although I did attend a few social gatherings hosted by her… … I can’t believe the emperor had such thoughts.
No, did the realm of the 5th circle play a decisive role?
“Don’t stress too much. I just want you to think about it.”
“… … Yes, I understand.”
Yes, it would seem more sincere to pretend to think carefully and then decline than to reject right away.
“Ryard, what do you think?”
“If you say you like Alice, then I have no choice but to agree. Alice is famous in the empire for her beauty, she has a kind personality and is even thrifty. Besides, he donates half of his living expenses every year for the poor… … .”
“Heh heh heh, yes. Our Alice has nowhere to fall into.”
Yeah, I know you’re nice and pretty, but why are you both looking at me?
I broke out in a cold sweat at the appearance of the two people who were not different from each other.
I had actually met her several times, so I already knew about her appearance.
Personality… … Well, it’s hard for me, a third party, to say anything. But this is the first time I’ve heard of a donation to the poor today.
It is said that with her donations, facilities such as medical centers and orphanages were built in the slums of the island.
‘… … He’s amazing at such a young age.’
I didn’t know about it because I wasn’t interested in it, but it seems that Her Highness Princess Alice also has a pretty good reputation among the people.
‘But that and marriage are different stories.’
I was elevated to the rank of Count without going through a fancy ceremony, and while receiving some of the estates governed by the imperial family, I integrated them into one with the Swallow estates.
The Swallow Territory is the outskirts of the territory managed by His Highness Lyard. In other words, it was possible because it was adjacent to the imperial domain.
That’s how a plausible shape was taken as a territory ruled by a count’s family.
“As the Hearton Mountains fell to the allied forces, the country became turbulent in many ways. The victory ceremony and awarding of medals were held very modestly, but please understand with a generous heart. I’d like to hold a party to commemorate the victory, but… … .”
“I am okay.”
“okay. Then, please take good care of Ryard in the future.”
“yes.”
I bowed my head in a short answer.
“Come to think of it, the Spay One family is also trying to marry Lady Sophia with Ryard. What do you think, sir?”
“… … I value my sister’s will.”
Are you satisfied with my answer? His Majesty smiled slightly.
“Yes, sir, I thought you would answer like that. So I decided to leave the matter to the parties concerned. There’s still time left before I graduate from the academy. so… … Ryard.”
“Yes, Obama.”
“Never let go of the woman you love. If you rush into it with the mindset that you won’t be able to live without that person, the other person will understand your feelings as well.”
“Yes, I will keep that in mind.”
At the confident voice of His Majesty, I twitched my eyebrows and muttered abusive words in my heart.
* * *
“Hmm, should I buy mushrooms first?”
Sophia goes shopping with Dillia.
She hummed as she put the mushrooms and fresh vegetables she picked herself into the shopping cart.
“You look happy.”
“Of course I am happy. I’ll see you in a few months.”
The brother’s safe return.
Dillia was able to understand Sophia’s heart a little bit.
Even if you haven’t experienced war firsthand, no one knows how dangerous a battlefield can be.
‘… … Yes, it’s nice enough that my family came back safely from the battlefield.’
Dillia closed her eyes for a moment.
A close older brother who lived next door in the past, he got a job as a soldier for the Spey One family and was immediately sent to the battlefield.
And that older brother who said he would return as a hero with great vigour… … In the end, I couldn’t step on the land of my hometown again.
Cries from the neighbors every day.
Dillia couldn’t forget the sound.
Because of this, Dillia smiled warmly at Sofia’s happy appearance after hearing the news of Keynes’ safe return.
While walking so blankly in the shopping district. She missed Sophia.
“Oh, miss?”
Dillia is looking for Sophia while touring the crowded sidewalks.
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Soon after, I bumped into someone on the shoulder.
“Oh, sorry… … .”
Despite Dillia’s immediate apology, the other person slightly frowned.
“Which family’s maid are you?”
“yes… … ?”
“Now my dress and shoes are stained with muddy water because of you.”
A woman who stepped on muddy water on the floor as she bumped into Dillia’s shoulder.
Obviously, if I had walked unharmed, I could have avoided it. However, after colliding with Dillia, she lost her balance and stepped on the muddy water. She frowned and pointed at the hem of her dress and her shoes.
“Do you know how much this dress and shoes cost? How are you going to reimburse me?”
“Uh, how much… … .”
“I bought the dress for 3 gold coins and the shoes for 1 gold coin and 50 silver coins. Should I pay you at least 50 silver coins?”
Dillia’s face became contemplative at the absurd calculation.
“No, that is nonsense! Even though… … !”
Damn!
“There is no need for objection. You just have to take responsibility for what you did.”
The woman who slapped Dillia on the cheek. She glared at Dillia with a cold voice.
“I say Isabella L Tart. There seems to be a problem with your attitude of daring to talk back to the nobleman, so why don’t you hurry up and bring your master? I think you should also apologize to your master.”
“That, like that… … .”
“Now, do you know how to act?”
Dillia shuddered.
And the moment she was about to kneel on the floor, Isabella slapped Dillia on the cheek again.
Damn!
“Kyaaak!”
“Not there.”
She pointed to the muddy water she had just stepped on.
Dillia, who sobbed as she put her hand on her reddened cheek, immediately stood on the muddy water with her legs shaking.
Soon, as the hem of her skirt started to get wet, someone put a hand in her armpit.
“Why are you still here? I told you I should buy some fruit.”
Are you relieved by the familiar voice? Dillia burst into tears.
“Ah, lady… … .”
Sophia let out a small sigh and straightened her up.
And with a sudden intrusion, Isabella glared at Sophia with her brow furrowed.
“Who are you?”
“I am… … .”
Sophia, who was about to introduce herself, flinched when she saw Isabella.
“interest… … Bella?”
“Hmm? Do you know me?”
Isabella, a woman with wavy red hair, tilted her head.
At that moment, Sophia’s face contorted in a grim manner.
Then I started grinding my teeth.